AMCA MAC Exam Study Guide
questions with correct answers
What drug enhances the effect of another drug: - answerssynergistic
The normal volume of urine produced by an adult in 24 hour period generally does not
exceed: - answers2000mL
A 24 hour specimen would be an example of a: - answersTime Specimen
What is the name of the law that protects health care workers who give aid during the
time of an accident: - answersGood Samaritan Law
All pathogens are - answersmicrobes that can cause disease
Two employees discussing a patient diagnosis on a hospital elevator with other people
present is a violation of - answersPatient Confidentiality
When using a No.10 envelop, where should the address be placed - answers10 lines
down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
cellular respiration - answersmitochondria
Somatic tremor is the result of - answersmuscle movement
There are two types of civil actions against healthcare providers for injuries resulting
from health care. The first one is lack of informed and the second one is -
answersViolation of continued care plan
A patients weight should be listed in the patients chart nearest - answers1/4 pound
Co insurance is calculated based on - answerspercentage of a charge
Collection devices used in skin punctures are called - answersCapillary tubes
Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmission - answersIt involves
contaminated instruments,needles, or contaminated hands that are not washed
Which of the following blood pressure reading would be considered stage 1 -
answers148/96
, Which of the following procedures can be performed by a medical assistant -
answersIntramuscular injection
MSDS information includes - answersa table of the chemical elements
A baby's pulse and respirations are - answersfaster than an adults
A patient is having a seizure. Which of the following is most appropriate step for the
medical assistant to take to protect the patient - answersLoosen clothing around the
patients neck
What is the best location to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious and not
breathing? - answersAt the carotid artery of the neck
Asprin and acetaminophen are examples of - answersAnalgesics and antipyretics
Mr.Matthews called the office to get the test results for his wife Martha. What should the
medical assistant do - answersCheck the medical record to see if Mr.Matthews is
authorized to have this information on Mrs.Matthews HIPPA form, if so then release the
information.
A round, raised skin lesion with itching is a positive sign of a reaction to allergic testing
is a - answersWheal
When a person stays in the same position all the time,pressure causes the skin to -
answersWeaken and become necrotic
SOAP is an acronym for - answerssubjective, objective, assessment, plan
What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical
instruments called - answersSanitization
Dr.Jones and Dr.Brown decide to share a practice together, they share
patients,expenses,profit and assests. which type of medical practice is this? -
answersGroup Practice
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a
__________ number - answersDEA
Which of the following drug administration routes is the most appropriate for a patient
who has nausea and vomiting - answersRectal
A normal resting heart rate for a average adult is - answers60-100 bpm
questions with correct answers
What drug enhances the effect of another drug: - answerssynergistic
The normal volume of urine produced by an adult in 24 hour period generally does not
exceed: - answers2000mL
A 24 hour specimen would be an example of a: - answersTime Specimen
What is the name of the law that protects health care workers who give aid during the
time of an accident: - answersGood Samaritan Law
All pathogens are - answersmicrobes that can cause disease
Two employees discussing a patient diagnosis on a hospital elevator with other people
present is a violation of - answersPatient Confidentiality
When using a No.10 envelop, where should the address be placed - answers10 lines
down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
cellular respiration - answersmitochondria
Somatic tremor is the result of - answersmuscle movement
There are two types of civil actions against healthcare providers for injuries resulting
from health care. The first one is lack of informed and the second one is -
answersViolation of continued care plan
A patients weight should be listed in the patients chart nearest - answers1/4 pound
Co insurance is calculated based on - answerspercentage of a charge
Collection devices used in skin punctures are called - answersCapillary tubes
Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmission - answersIt involves
contaminated instruments,needles, or contaminated hands that are not washed
Which of the following blood pressure reading would be considered stage 1 -
answers148/96
, Which of the following procedures can be performed by a medical assistant -
answersIntramuscular injection
MSDS information includes - answersa table of the chemical elements
A baby's pulse and respirations are - answersfaster than an adults
A patient is having a seizure. Which of the following is most appropriate step for the
medical assistant to take to protect the patient - answersLoosen clothing around the
patients neck
What is the best location to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious and not
breathing? - answersAt the carotid artery of the neck
Asprin and acetaminophen are examples of - answersAnalgesics and antipyretics
Mr.Matthews called the office to get the test results for his wife Martha. What should the
medical assistant do - answersCheck the medical record to see if Mr.Matthews is
authorized to have this information on Mrs.Matthews HIPPA form, if so then release the
information.
A round, raised skin lesion with itching is a positive sign of a reaction to allergic testing
is a - answersWheal
When a person stays in the same position all the time,pressure causes the skin to -
answersWeaken and become necrotic
SOAP is an acronym for - answerssubjective, objective, assessment, plan
What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical
instruments called - answersSanitization
Dr.Jones and Dr.Brown decide to share a practice together, they share
patients,expenses,profit and assests. which type of medical practice is this? -
answersGroup Practice
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a
__________ number - answersDEA
Which of the following drug administration routes is the most appropriate for a patient
who has nausea and vomiting - answersRectal
A normal resting heart rate for a average adult is - answers60-100 bpm
